- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melbourne, FL
South Area Alternative Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for South Area Alternative Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015002055
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Area Alternative Learning Center earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 15
- schools in Melbourne · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Area Alternative Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Area Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 15 schools in Melbourne, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
South Area Alternative Learning Center grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+49.3%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 120015002055 · Melbourne, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 9.7:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
South Area Alternative Learning Center grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+49.3%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Area Alternative Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 68
South Area Alternative Learning Center
68 students
What this shows South Area Alternative Learning Center reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Area Alternative Learning Center compares
South Area Alternative Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 183.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.3%
White 33.8%
Two or More 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Largest group: African American at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, South Area Alternative Learning Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Area Alternative Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Area Alternative Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Area Alternative Learning Center
How many students attend South Area Alternative Learning Center?
South Area Alternative Learning Center has 68 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Melbourne, FL. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Area Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Area Alternative Learning Center is 9.7:1, which is 46% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Area Alternative Learning Center?
64.2% of students at South Area Alternative Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Area Alternative Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at South Area Alternative Learning Center is African American at 35.3% of enrollment, in Melbourne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Area Alternative Learning Center?
South Area Alternative Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does South Area Alternative Learning Center rank among schools in Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, South Area Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 15 schools in Melbourne, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Melbourne on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides South Area Alternative Learning Center, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.